Counting down to the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election

Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional flags dot a roundabout in Kuala Kubu Baharu, the district capital of Hulu Selangor where four opposing candidates are battling it out for the hearts and minds of voters ahead of this weekend's by-election.

A party worker fastens a Perikatan Nasional banner along a road in Batang Kali.

Indoors, meanwhile, a group of women roll up pamphlets containing candidate information to be given to residents in the area.

The red of Pakatan Harapan's flag flies against a backdrop of dark blue, the colour of Perikatan Nasional.

In Pekan Rasa, more flags and banners adorn yet another roundabout.

Locals enjoy breakfast at a warung in Kuala Kubu Baharu, where politics dominate the conversation.

At a nearby market, customers crowd around a butcher's stall.

A couple enjoy a quieter breakfast away from the crowds in Kuala Kubu town.

A group of friends sit to enjoy a quick catch-up and to exchange views on political developments in the area.

Much the same is going on at this coffee shop in Kampung Ulu Yam Lama.

Parti Rakyat Malaysia candidate Hafizah Zainuddin distributes flyers with her details and manifesto at a coffee shop in town.

Pakatan Harapan candidate Pang Sock Tao (right) is also busy meeting locals as the clock ticks towards the end of the campaign period this week.

Khairul Azhari Saut, representing Perikatan Nasional, makes his rounds in town.

Khairul Azhari Saut with Perikatan Nasional leaders such as Muhyiddin Yassin and Mohamed Azmin Ali at a ceramah in Kuala Kubu Baharu.

Muhyiddin Yassin gives a speech as he rallies support for Khairul Azhari Saut.